ProDev Back-End

Programme
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 Professional Foundations
Programme
(your first 3 months)

What is Professional Foundations? Career Readiness

Professional Foundations is a foundational programme that Learners gain critical professional skills
helps young professionals develop the essential skills needed to that help them stand out in the workforce
excel in their careers. and succeed in tech-focused roles.

Over 3 months, learners engage in a programme designed

around practical skills and knowledge, specifically tailored to the Collaborative Learning
modern tech workplace. Through a mix of individual projects,
team-based challenges, and real-world applications, this Learners work in squads, encouraging
programme builds a solid foundation for professional success. peer-to-peer learning, teamwork, and a
culture of continuous growth. This
experience also helps build a strong
Why is this Programme Important? professional network that will help learners
grow their future careers.
In today's job market, technical skills alone are not enough for a
successful career. Employers seek well-rounded professionals
who possess both technical know-how and soft skills—like Practical Application
communication, problem-solving, and leadership.
The programme features hands-on
The Professional Foundations programme bridges this gap,
exercises and deliverables that allow
empowering learners to navigate complex work environments
with competence and confidence. This programme provides a learners to immediately apply their newly
complete toolkit for building the vital skills professionals need to acquired skills, making learning both
succeed in a career in any industry. engaging and relevant to the real world.

Key Components of the Programme

Professional Foundations emphasises 8 key Meta-Skills across Leadership, Analysis, and Execution—essential
skill sets for thriving in today’s workplace.

Leading Self Leading Others Communicating for

Impact

Quantitative Entrepreneurial Critical

Reasoning Thinking Thinking

Managing Tech Skills

Complex Tasks
 8 Months (30 hrs per week)
What is ProDev Back-End Programme?

The ProDev Back-End Programme is an advanced 8-month online programme, consisting of

3 months of Professional Foundations followed by 5 months of specialised training. It’s
designed to equip learners with the technical expertise needed to excel as senior back-end
developers. The programme focuses on mastering high-demand technologies such as
Python, JavaScript, SQL, API development, microservices, and DevOps tools like Docker and
Kubernetes.

With hands-on projects and expert-led guidance, learners will gain practical skills to design
scalable systems, manage databases, and create robust back-end solutions for real-world
applications.

Why ProDev Back-End Programme?

Backend engineering is a highly sought-after skill, driven by the need for secure, scalable
systems that power everything from social media platforms to enterprise applications. This
programme provides the expertise in technologies like Python, JavaScript, and Relational
Databases, which are critical in today’s job market.

The ProDev Back-End Programme goes beyond theory to offer hands-on experience and
advanced training, enabling learners to build a professional portfolio. Learners will also gain
access to a network of mentors and industry experts, helping them navigate career paths in
senior back-end roles.

Programme Objectives

Develop Advanced Technical Skills: Master critical technologies like Python, JavaScript,
SQL, API development, microservices, and DevOps tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Build Job-Ready Competence: Through hands-on projects, gain the practical
experience needed to tackle complex back-end challenges and build solutions for real-
world applications.
Prepare for Senior Roles: Equip graduates to confidently pursue senior back-end
positions such as Back-End Developer, API Specialist, and DevOps Engineer.
Enhance Career Opportunities: Build a strong professional portfolio and gain the
knowledge and industry connections necessary to succeed in high-level technical roles.
 Why Choose Us?

ALX Foundations
Before starting the ProDev Back-End programme, learners complete our 3-month
foundational training, where they acquire vital skills such as self-awareness, teamwork,
communication, and critical thinking—essential for success in tech

Hands-On Learning
The programme emphasises practical application, with real-world projects that help you
develop the skills required to build scalable systems and backend solutions. This hands-on
approach ensures you gain valuable experience and create a portfolio that showcases
your job-ready expertise.

Accelerated Career Growth

Gain access to a dynamic network of mentors, industry leaders, and peers who provide
guidance, insights, and career advice. This network helps you build connections and
accelerate your career development in senior back-end roles.

Job-Ready Focus
Designed with the industry in mind, the programme equips you with the practical skills
needed to succeed in today’s tech environment. From the first day, you’ll focus on solving
real-world challenges, ensuring you're prepared to meet the demands of modern backend
development.

Tools Learners Get to Use

Python JavaScript MySQL Docker Kubernetes GitHub

Actions

Jenkins GraphQL

8-Month 100% 30 hrs

Programme Digital (Online) Per Week
Learning
programme
 Specialisation Breakdown
Content Breakdown

Part 01 Part 03

Project Planning and Database Design Security and Performance Optimization

Advanced SQL querying Security Best Practices: SQL injection,

CSRF, XSS, and securing APIs

Advanced Python: Generators,

decorators, context managers, and Authentication and Authorization: JWT,
asynchronous programming OAuth, and Django’s built-in auth system

Testing: Unit tests, integration tests, and Cons: Scheduling and automating tasks
using pytest using cron jobs

Caching: Strategies and tools like Redis or

Part 02 Memcache for improving performance

Advanced Shell Commands and DevOps

Introduction Part 04

CI/CD Pipelines: Setting up continuous Bug Reporting Tools: Integrating tools like
integration and deployment using tools Sentry or Bugzilla for monitoring and
like Jenkins, Travis CI, or GitHub Actions reporting bugs

Containerization: Introduction to Docker Network Traffic Analysis: Deep dive into

and container orchestration with network traffic analysis using advanced
Kubernetes tools and techniques

Integrating Third-Party Services and Final Project Implementation and

Microservices Architecture Deployment

Microservices: Designing and

implementing a microservices
architecture

Message Queues: Using RabbitMQ or

Kafka for asynchronous communication